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Compact rectangular portable SSD with matte black finish and USB-C connector

Mushkin Enhanced

Mushkin Enhanced MKNEXTCX250GB 240GB portable SSD

SKU CH-P33J-29KGP MPN MKNEXTCX250GB

A portable solid-state drive with 240 GB capacity and up to 1000 MB/s sequential read over USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2

  • Up to 1000MB/s read speed moves large files fast
  • 240GB capacity stores projects, media and backups
  • 3D NAND memory delivers reliable endurance
  • USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2 interface connects to modern devices
  • 1500G shock rating protects data from drops

CarbonX 240GB portable SSD

The CarbonX drive provides 240GB of 3D NAND storage in a compact enclosure. It connects through a USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2 interface and delivers sequential read speeds up to 1000MB/s. The unit suits consumers who need fast external capacity for everyday files and media.

Metal enclosure with USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2

The aluminium chassis protects the controller and memory while dissipating heat during sustained transfers. A single USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2 port handles both data and 3.3V DC power without an external adapter. Shock resistance rated at 1500G helps the drive survive drops and vibration in a bag.

Upgrade from mechanical portable drives

Replacing a spinning portable drive with this SSD removes moving parts and cuts access latency dramatically. The jump is worthwhile when workflows involve frequent large-file copies or bootable operating-system images. Users who need more than 240GB should consider higher-capacity models.

How it compares

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Price $59.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 410 comparable items (median $202.99).

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Questions about this item

What practical speed limit does the USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2 interface impose on this 240GB drive?

The USB Type-C 3.1 Gen2 connection caps real-world throughput at the drive's rated 1000MB/s maximum sequential read speed.

What physical space and connector does the Mushkin CarbonX need to fit a laptop or desktop?

It requires a free USB Type-C port; the compact enclosure has no mounting holes and draws 3.3V DC directly from the bus.

How is the drive installed, and which step do users often skip?

Plug the Type-C cable into a USB 3.1 Gen2 port; the step many miss is confirming the port actually delivers Gen2 bandwidth rather than falling back to a slower standard.

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